intern
UK: ɪnˈtɜːn | US: ɪnˈtɜːrn
n. a student or trainee who works, sometimes without pay, to gain work experience
vt. to confine someone as a prisoner, especially during wartime
vi. to serve as an intern
The word "intern" originates from the Latin "internus," meaning "internal" or "within." In the 16th century, French adopted it as "interne" to describe a resident assistant in a hospital. By the 19th century, English borrowed it to refer to a medical trainee living within the hospital. The verb form (to confine) emerged during wartime, reflecting the idea of "holding within." The modern sense of a temporary trainee evolved in the 20th century, emphasizing placement "between" education and full employment.
She worked as an intern at a law firm last summer.
During the war, the government interned foreign nationals.
He decided to intern at a tech startup to gain hands-on experience.
The hospital’s interns often work long shifts.
The program allows students to intern abroad for academic credit.